CRA-FC is the entity appointed by NSDL to extend various services under NPS, to its users across the country. The entities who have been appointed as CRA-FC shall establish multiple branches across the country to provide services to the nodal offices such as Pay & Accounts Office (PAO) or equivalent office under Central and State Government.

As per present scope of CRA, following services shall be offered by the CRA-FC

Acceptance of Application for allotment of new PRAN

Acceptance of Subscriber request for change in signature and/or change in photograph.